Army claims killing key Boko Haram social media personalities

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Army claims killing key Boko Haram social media personalities

 

The Nigerian Army on Monday said it has killed nine social media personalities of the Islamic State for West African Province (ISWAP).

Col. Sagir Musa, Director of Army Public Relations, who disclosed this in a statement, said the annihilation of members of the Boko Haram media team further confirmed that the Nigerian Army has decimated the group and they no longer have freedom of action.

He gave the name of the personalities as: ”Abu Hurayra al-Barnawi, Ali al-Ghalam al-Kajiri, Abu Musab Muhammed Mustafa al-Maiduguri, Abu Abdullah Ali al-Barnawi, and Abu Musa al-Camerooni.

”Others are Ahmed al-Muhajir, Abu Ali al-Bamawi, Abu Khubayb bin Ahmed al-Barnawi, Abu al-Qa’qa’ al-Maiduguri.

“The terrorist group is known for its online media propaganda and quest to maintain a virtual caliphate,” Musa said.

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Terrorists have taken over Nigeria – Ohanaeze backs Pastor Bakare

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Terrorists have taken over Nigeria – Ohanaeze backs Pastor Bakare

Igbo apex socio-cultural and political organization, Ohanaeze, has backed Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Latter Rain Assembly on his claim that Nigeria was under siege.

Bakare, while addressing his congregants during church service on Sunday, noted that terrorists, kidnappers and killer herdsmen were now in charge of Nigeria.

Media and Information Adviser to the President General of Ohanaeze, Emeka Attamah, told Vanguard that Bakare was “right because terrorists are really in charge of whatever is happening now in Nigeria.

“If terrorists are not in charge, why should officials of this government negotiate with leaders of Miyetti Allah who are demanding N100 billion to enable its members stop killing Nigerians?”

“I am not even sure that they have not paid the money. I would not like to be quoted as saying that all the officials of this government are terrorists but I never knew that Nigeria would descend to this level of open brigandage. It has never happened before.

“There is nowhere in the world where the government is in tacit understanding with terrorist organisations.

“Governments usually fight to eliminate terrorists and not to encourage them.

“The Nigerian government should face terrorists and treat them as such and not to eat or dine with them,” he said.

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Boko Haram: Nigerian troops arrest policeman, soldier with anti-aircraft gun, ammunition

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Boko Haram: Nigerian troops arrest policeman, soldier with anti-aircraft gun, ammunition

 

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a policeman and a soldier for illegal possession of ammunition.

This was contained in a statement on Monday by Col. Sagir Musa, the Acting Director Army Public Relations.

Musa said that a Mobile policeman, Sgt. Markus John, with number PNo 383106 was arrested at Njimtilo checkpoint on Maiduguri-Damaturu road, while on transit to Lagos.

He said that at the time of arrest, John was in possession of two magazines, 146 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition and one round of anti-aircraft gun concealed in his bag.

Musa added that the army in conjunction with the police also nabbed Pte Paul Ojochegbe (14NA7113208) and Lance Cpl. Oko Eke (12NA672586), also at the Njimtilo checkpoint.

He alleged that they were in possession of one disassembled AK 47 Rifle.

Musa restated the army’s appeal to the public to continue to provide useful information about suspicious movement of terrorists/criminals wherever they were seen hibernating in the country.

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Boko Haram: Troops rescue 54 abducted women, children in Borno

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Boko Haram: Troops rescue 54 abducted women, children in Borno

 

In continuation of their operations to clear Boko Haram terrorists, troops of 22 Brigade, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, in collaboration with local vigilantes, have rescued 54 persons suspected to be kidnapped victims.

A statement from Colonel Sagir Musa, Acting Director Army Public Relations said, troops have continued moving into the hinterland on clearance operation to destroy Boko Haram terrorists.

According to the statement, troops effectively cleared Ma’allasuwa and Yaga – Munye villages in Borno State.

“No encounter with Boko Haram terrorists was made as they run away before troops’ arrival leaving behind 54 suspected kidnapped victims.

“Out of the number, 29 are grown up women and 25 are children of various ages and sex. They have all been rescued.

“Similarly, at Zari – Kasake and Jumachere villages in Damasak general area of Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State, troops of 145 Battalion Operation LAFIYA DOLE on clearance operation discovered and destroyed two Boko Haram terrorists’ logistics vehicles. Deserted BHTs make up shift accommodation was also destroyed.

“Additionally, Mopol Sergeant Markus John – Personal Number – PNo 383106 was arrested at Njimtilo check point along Maiduguri – Damaturu road in possession of 2 magazines, 146 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition and one round of Anti Aircraft Gun concealed in his bag while on transit to Lagos State.

“Recall that on the 10th of May 2019, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in conjunction with the Nigerian Police, arrested 14NA7113208 Private Paul Ojochegbe and 12NA672586 Lance Corporal Oko Eke in possession of one disassembled AK 47 Rifle at the same N’jimtilo check point.

“Nigerian Army will remain resolute in ending terrorism and other forms of insecurities across the country,” the statement said.

The army also reiterated its appeal to the public to continue to provide useful information about suspicious movement of terrorists/criminals wherever they are seen hibernating in Nigeria.

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Troops arrest 3 police officer, rescue 29 women, 25 children from Boko Haram terrorists in Borno (photos)

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Troops arrest 3 police officer, rescue 29 women, 25 children from Boko Haram terrorists in Borno (photos)

 

Troops of 22 Brigade, Operation LAFIYA DOLE have rescued 29 women and 25 children from Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state.

A statement from the Nigerian Army says the troops in collaboration with local vigilantes on the 11th of May 2019, effectively cleared Ma'allasuwa and Yaga - Munye villages in Borno State. No encounter with Boko Haram terrorists was made as they ran away before troops' arrival leaving behind 54 suspected kidnapped victims. Out of the number, 29 are grown up women and 25 are children of various ages and sex. They have all been rescued.

Similarly, at Zari - Kasake and Jumachere villages in Damasak general area of Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State, troops of 145 Battalion Operation LAFIYA DOLE on clearance operation discovered and destroyed two Boko Haram terrorists' logistics vehicles. Deserted BHTs make up shift accommodation was also destroyed.

Additionally, Mopol Sergeant Markus John - Personal Number - PNo 383106 was arrested at Njimtilo check point along Maiduguri - Damaturu road in possession of 2 magazines, 146 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition and one round of Anti Aircraft Gun concealed in his bag while on transit to Lagos State.

The statement adds that on the 10th of May, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in conjunction with the Nigerian Police, arrested 14NA7113208 Private Paul Ojochegbe and 12NA672586 Lance Corporal Oko Eke in possession of one disassembled AK 47 Rifle at the same N'jimtilo check point.

Nigerian Army will remain resolute in ending terrorism and other forms of insecurities across the country, and reiterate its appeal to the public to continue to provide useful information about suspicious movement of terrorists/criminals wherever they are seen hibernating in Nigeria.

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Nigerian Army respond to viral video of soldiers breaking the leg of a man and forcing him to eat his flesh

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The Nigerian Army has reacted to the viral video of some soldiers attacking a civilian man. In the video which has been making the rounds on social media, the soldiers could be seen breaking the leg of the man and attempting to force him to eat his flesh.

In a statement released this morning. the Nigerian Army says the soldiers in the viral soldiers are not their members. 

Read the statement below

MUTILATING FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS NOT IN OUR CHARACTER, TRAINING, MANDATE & STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

The Nigerian Army (NA) has observed with dismay a video clip circulating on some social media platforms showing some persons in camouflage uniform mercilessly disfiguring a leg of a fellow human being, with some others shabbily, carelessly and variously dressed. Some are wearing bathroom slippers.

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The NA wishes to emphatically state that having thoroughly examined the video and investigated further, it has reached the factual conclusion that all the characters involved in the despicable act are not personnel of the NA.

The action of the characters in the video clip particularly the act of meting out cruel punishment, talk less of decapitating a part of a fellow human being is not licensed, encouraged or condoned by the NA and is entirely against NA's training, Code of Conduct (COC), Rules of Engagement (ROE) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in or out of conflict situations.

Instructively, the camouflage used by the characters in the video is not the type been used in the NA and does not in any way conform to the dress code of the NA.

Similarly, NA troops are not allowed to wear bathroom slippers and civil outfits during operations.

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NA troops fighting insurgency in Nigeria, have severally captured many terrorists, took custody of many surrendered terrorists some of whom have been prosecuted, while those that voluntarily surrendered are undergoing de-radicalization and rehabilitation under the Federal Government programme codenamed Operation SAFE CORRIDOR.

NA wishes to once again remind members of the public that not all photos and videos being circulated on social media and other outlets are truly members of the NA. NA has also severally and consistently made it clear that it monitors and will continue to monitor the actions of its personnel to ensure they are in conformity with extant laws and in line with International best practices.

Under the present leadership of the NA, sufficient efforts have been made to ensure personnel respect human rights in line with the ROE, COC and SOP. Any violation attracts appropriate punishment in accordance with the extant military justice system.

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Members of the public are requested to note that the barbaric act (as shown in the video clip), has often been associated with the terrorists either as a punishment to one of their own or to send out powerful message to their followers and the larger public with the sole aim of instilling fear which is one of the major basis and aims of terrorists/terrorism.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations

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Troops Arrest suspected Terrorists In Nasarawa, Recover Guns, Charms

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Troops Arrest suspected Terrorists In Nasarawa, Recover  Guns,  Charms

Troops of the 177 Guards Battalion in conjunction with the Nigeria Police have arrested suspected militias while on raid operation in Ugyi town, Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

The suspects are all from Gbassa tribe of the state, Texas Chukwu, Army Director of Information said in a statement.

He gave the names of the arrested suspects as, Mr James Job, Usman Unani, Samson Baba, Muhammad Sani, Dauda Gimba.

Items recovered included, one Daihatsu SUV, seven motorcycles, six dane guns, one locally made revolver pistol, four 9mm rounds of ammunition and a cartridge, twenty-six daggers with names and phone numbers written on each.

Others included, one sword, forty pieces of customized regalia, a cash of one thousand two hundred and five naira only as well as assorted charms.

Chukwu said, “Preliminary investigation is ongoing and the suspects will be handed over to the appropriate authority on completion of the investigation.

“The general public is once gain reminded to report any suspicious movements to the law enforcement agents for necessary action.”

                                                  

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Boko Haram: Gov. Shettima Pays Visit To Over 85 Victims Of The Fresh Attack By Boko Haram Terrorists

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Boko Haram: Gov. Shettima Pays Visit To Over 85 Victims Of The Fresh Attack By Boko Haram Terrorists

The Borno State Governor, Governor Kashim Shettima on Monday described the Boko Haram insurgents’ Sunday night attack on communities in Jere Local Government Area of the state as“sad and inhumane”.

Shetiima told newsmen when he visited the over 80 victims of the attack on treatment at the Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri that the attack indicated high level of atrocities committed by the insurgents.

“It is very sad which no any sensible human being could inflict on another person; such level of dexterity, such level of atrocity but this is a war between light and darkness, and in the fullness of time truth shall always triumph over falsehood.

“We have repeatedly said they have been sufficiently decimated and these decimated monsters berks in the oxygen of publicity they are targeting soft targets, senselessly and criminally opening fire on innocent souls.

“Yesterday, we witnessed that very sad episode, we will continue to intensify our efforts to safeguard life and property, and we are talking with security agencies that are doing their utmost best to secure the state.

“Appreciable progress has been made but such hiccups are inevitable. I will visit the communities to see what measures need to be put in place to forestall future occurrence,” he said.

Shettima assured that the state government would provide free treatment to the victims and provide necessary support during their period of recuperation.

The governor also condoled with the families of those who lost their lives in the attack.

Meanwhile, the Police in Borno had confirmed 20 persons killed and 84 others wounded in the attack.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Damian Chukwu, disclosed that five mutilated corpses of male suicide bombers were recovered and two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) vests were diffused by men of the command at the scene of the attack.

He said: “On 01/04/2018 at about 20:20 pm; Boko Haram terrorists in an attempt to infiltrate into Maiduguri through Bale Kura, Bale Shuwari, Jamine and Alkaramti villages in Jere local government area of the state, in the outskirts of Maiduguri detonated IEDs.

“They were promptly repelled by military and police reinforcement. In the process about 84 persons were injured and 20 others killed.”

Chukwu added that normalcy had been restored to the area and called on people to go about their lawful businesses.

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Fresh Boko Haram Attack Left 15 Dead, 55 Injured In Maiduguri

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Fresh Boko Haram Attack  Left 15 Dead, 55 Injured In Maiduguri

 

No fewer than 15 persons are feared dead while 55 others sustained injuries in a Sunday night attack by Boko Haram insurgents at Bale community in the outskirts of Maiduguri.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that echoes from sporadic gunshots and multiple explosions, which lasted for hours on Sunday evening, were heard from the outskirts of the city.

Competent security sources told NAN that a number of insurgents attacked Bale-Shuwa and Bale-Kura communities near Maiduguri in an attempt to infiltrate the town at about 8: 00 pm

The source disclosed that the insurgents parked their vehicles few meters away from a security check point and sneaked into the community.

The source added that the security operatives engaged in fierce gun battle with the insurgents who detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and shot sporadically.

“Dozens of people including women and children were wounded from the explosion and gun shots.

“Due to darkness dead bodies were not evacuated immediately because there were suicide bombers among the attackers,” he added.

However, the Commander of the Theatre Command of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj-Gen. Rogers Nicholas, denied any death on the side of his soldiers or civilians in the attack.

Reacting to NAN inquiry in a text message, he said, however, that some of the Boko Haram insurgents were killed.

“That’s not correct. There was an attack which was repelled and some Boko Haram insurgents were killed by gallant soldiers.

“However, Boko Haram came with suicide bombers who denoted their vests while running from the troops fire in a nearby community and that led to 14 civilians being injured from the blasts.”

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Boko Haram: Lawmakers Slam Buhari Over Financial Negotiation With Boko Haram

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Boko Haram: Lawmakers Slam Buhari Over Financial Negotiation With Boko Haram

Second Republic lawmaker, Junaid Mohammed has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s amnesty offer to Boko Haram.

Mohammed said the move will not solve the problems of insurgency.

“I don’t believe the amnesty will stop anything because so far so good, we do not know how far the negotiations between the Federal Government and Boko Haram has gone”, he told Vanguard.

“Also, we do not know whether it is an honest negotiation that is ongoing or the one based on commercial purposes.

“If negotiations are ongoing and we do not know how far they have gone but we are hearing money is exchanging hands, then it is simply blackmail.

“I can say that at the end of the day, we will realize that FG had not been interfacing with the real leaders of Boko Haram and all the negotiations have been based on commercial purposes,” he added.

A Yoruba leader, Sen. Femi Okurounmu also condemned the decision.

He said: “The amnesty move is to call for Jihad and I can say that the herdsmen menace ravaging the country is not different from Boko Haram. Why should they give amnesty to terrorists?

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Donald Trump Laments The Waste Of $7trn In Middle East As He Pulls Out Of Syria

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Donald Trump Laments The Waste Of $7trn In Middle East As He Pulls Out Of Syria

 

US President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that US forces would pull out of Syria “very soon” and lamented what he said was Washington’s waste of $7 trillion in Middle East wars.

In a populist address to industrial workers in Ohio, Trump said US forces were close to securing all of the territory that the Islamic State jihadist group once claimed.

“We’ll be coming out of Syria, like, very soon. Let the other people take care of it now,” Times of Israel quoted him as saying.

Trump did not say who the others were who might take care of Syria, but Russia and Iran have sizable forces in the country to support President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

“Very soon — very soon we’re coming out. We’re going to have 100 percent of the caliphate, as they call it — sometimes referred to as ‘land’ — taking it all back quickly, quickly,” he said.

“But we’re going to be coming out of there real soon. Going to get back to our country, where we belong, where we want to be.”

The United States has more than 2,000 military personnel in eastern Syria, working with local militia groups to defeat the Islamic State group while trying to keep out of Syria’s broader civil war.

Trump’s eagerness to quit the conflict flies in the face of a new US Syria strategy announced in January by then secretary of state Rex Tillerson — who has since been sacked.

Tillerson argued that US forces must remain engaged in Syria to prevent IS and Al-Qaeda from returning and to deny Iran a chance “to further strengthen its position in Syria.”

Later in a speech at Stanford University, he also warned that “a total withdrawal of American personnel at this time would restore Assad and continue his brutal treatment against his own people.”

“We spent $7 trillion in the Middle East. And you know what we have for it? Nothing,” Trump declared, promising to focus future US spending on building jobs and infrastructure at home.

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Herdsmen Resume Attack In Agatu, Kill 2

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Herdsmen Resume Attack In Agatu, Kill 2

Suspected gunmen believed to the herdsmen during the weekend resumed attack on Agatu Local Government Area of Benue, killing two persons.

A source said the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when seven boys went to take their bath at the stream in the community.

“Unfortunately, they were ambushed at the stream by herdsmen who waylaid and opened fire on the unsuspecting victims, which led to the death of two of the boys.

“Others managed to escape. The matter was also reported at the Agatu Police Police state,” the source said.

Benue State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, who confirmed the killing, described it as saddening and unacceptable given the efforts the command had made to ensure peace in the state.

“It is saddening but we will attain peaceful coexistence among farmers and herders and with that in place we will soon have the people displaced by the crisis return to their ancestral homes,” he said.

The attack came same day suspected herdsmen attacked a community in Guma, killing several persons and injuring others.

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BREAKING NEWS Herdsmen: Fear Gripped Agatu Residents As Herdsmen Take Over The Community

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Herdsmen: Fear Gripped Agatu Residents As Herdsmen Take Over The Community

 

Report reaching NAIJA VOICE from Benue has it that Ugboju in Agatu is currently under herdsmen attack.

It was gathered that the community has been taken over by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen.

The attack, sources said, has forced many residents to desert their homes for safety.

“As we speak now, Fulani herdsmen have surrounded Ugboju community in Agatu LG area of Benue State, shooting sporadically and invading the land,” Ikwulono John Anthony, a Supervising Councilor in Agatu said Monday night.

“Those in authority and security men should take note and swing into action as a matter of urgency, please. I am equally informing the concerned authorities now as well,” the councillor added.

This invasion came barely 24 hours after herdsmen killed at least two persons in Ole-Gobidu in Agatu.

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Dapch Missing Schoolgirls: Boko Haram Will Release The Christian Girl Today - Police IG

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Dapch Missing Schoolgirls: Boko Haram Will Release The Christian Girl Today - Police IG

‎The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris, on Saturday confirmed that the Boko Haram terrorists was set to release Leah Sharibu, the only Christian Schoolgirl still in captivity.

IGP Idris made the revelation while speaking to reporters in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

“I was suppose to be in Dapchi today but I couldn’t go because l learnt that Leah Sharibu may be released today by the Boko Haram terrorists.

“I would have gone to Dapchi today but by the time I fly in with a helicopter and police escort, they(terrorists) may think I’m trying to break the arrangement”.

Meanwhile residents of Dapchi are excited over the news that the insurgents have agreed to free Leah Sharibu.

“We are very happy about this development but for now we are waiting patiently to receive Leah Sharibu” a resident told Aledeh.com

“Some residents have ran out of Dapchi for fear of the unknown by the time the insurgents bring Leah Sharibu back,” Kachalla Bukar, Secretary of Association of Parents of Dapchi missing school girls also stated.

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Chibok Missing Girls: These Are What Obasanjo Told The Chibok Girls' Parents

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Chibok Missing Girls: These Are What Obasanjo Told The Chibok Girls' Parents

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday received some of the parents of the abducted Chibok girls, who are still kept in an undisclosed location by suspected Boko Haram terrorists.

The girls were abducted from the Government Secondary School in Chibok, Bornu State, in July 2014.

The Chibok parents included 17 women and 13 men. They met with Obasanjo in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital and pleaded with him to prevail on the Federal Government and the international community to expedite action towards freeing their 112 daughters still in Boko haram captivity.

In response, Obasanjo quoted bible passages to encourage the parents and reminded them that God has a purpose for everything.

“I want to share with you some of my own thought about the sovereignty of God and what he can do. He is all knowing, powerful and can do anything.

“I want to share some passages in the bible. Some of the passages in the bible have similar passages in the Holy Qur’an. (John 16vs 33). I have told you this that you may have peace and confidence in me, but in the world, you will have tribulations, trials and distress, and be undaunted for I have overcome the world.

“That is our Lord Jesus talking to his disciples and all of us who are Christians are Jesus disciples. Jesus did not say we will not have Tribulations in the world, he said we will have tribulations, trials and distress. Our faith will be tested.

“Whatever God allows to happen, he allows it for a good purpose, to test our faith and it is in testing of our faith that our character is shaped and strengthened.

“I understand how you feel now, I understand your pain and your anguish, God never does evil whatever happens to strengthen and make us perfect,” he said.

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Herdsmen Killings: Kogi State Government Places N5m Reward On Omala Killers

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Herdsmen Killings: Kogi State Government Places N5m Reward On Omala Killers

The Kogi State Government has offered five Million Naira (N5,000,000.00) as reward to any body who can volunteer information on those who terrorised and killed people in Ojuwo Ajamàgbe and Agbenema in Dekina and Omala Local government areas of the State.

In a statement signed by the Director General, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Kingsley Fanwo, he said the government was immensely saddened by the attack on Agbenema, a peaceful community in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State by mercenaries reportedly working for herdsmen in the area.

The Statement confirmed that a total of three persons were killed, including Chief Musa Edibo, the Onu of Agbenema.

Fanwo further stated that other persons were also injured and were currently hospitalised and were responding to treatment.

“On a happier note and contrary to trending reports by all sections of the media, the wife of the murdered traditional chief was neither injured nor killed. Though advanced in age and battling age-related ailments, she interacted extensively with our officials who paid a condolence visit to the community today,” he stated.

He said Intelligence reports showed that the attackers at Agbenema on the afternoon of Monday, 19th March, 2018 appeared to be the same group which attacked Ojuwo Ajamàgbe, near Oganenigu in Dekina Local Government Area 5 days earlier.

”Kogi State Government and the security services are sparing neither expense nor effort to track down these murderers and ensure justice is served.

“We once again reiterate our total commitment as a Government to the security of lives and properties in the State; the protection extends to all peaceful and law-abiding citizens and residents, irrespective of religion or tribe.

“The public is therefore urged to call or send messages in this regard to 0705 889 0048,” the statement read.

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BREAKING NEWS Boko Haram Returns The Abducted Dapchi Schoolgirls, 5 Missing

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Boko Haram Returns The Abducted Dapchi Schoolgirls, 5 Missing

Boko Haram on Wednesday returned the abducted Dapchi schoolgirls kidnapped from the Government Girls School in Yobe.

NAIJA VOICE  is informed that the insurgents group returned the girls in nine vehicles, an episode similar to how they were taken away.

Our Correspondent gathered that there was confusion in the area as members of the community scampered upon sighting the vehicles.

From the sketchy details, we gathered that five of the girls may have died while in custody of the insurgents.

The Minister of Defence, last Saturday had assured Nigerians that all the Dapchi schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram terrorists would regain their freedom.

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Dapchi Abducted School Girls: State Government Closes Boarding Schools

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Dapchi Abducted School Girls: State Government Closes Boarding Schools

The Borno State Government has approved the closure of all boarding secondary schools located outside Maiduguri, the state capital.

This came following the recent attack on Dapchi village of Yobe state by Boko Haram gunmen, who abducted about 100 schoolgirls.

The state government said it took the decision after an expanded Security Council meeting of all security agencies, government and traditional leaders on 15th March, 2018.

According to the statement issued by the State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Muhammed Bulama, the council also okayed the opening of the Maiduguri-Bama road on March 24, for all civilian traffic.

The full text of the resolutions made at the meeting reads:

“Sequel to the unfortunate recent attack on Rann town in Kala-Balge LGA by Boko Haram, urgent and immediate measures will be taken jointly by the Borno State Government and the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies to forestall future occurrences there and in other vulnerable communities in the State.

“Elaborate security, infrastructural, personnel and logistics arrangements will be put in place preparatory to the imminent return of IDPs to Bama, Gwoza and Dikwa LGAs and the subsequent return of their Royal Highnesses to their respective domains.

“To speedily establish structures of civil authority, viz, Local Government Council authorities, para-military agencies, the judiciary and traditional authorities, as pre-requisite to relocating IDPs to their LGAs of origin.

“Maiduguri – Bama – Banki Road will be re-opened on Saturday, 24h March, 2018 to civilian traffic.

“In order to improve on, and enhance existing intelligence gathering techniques, the Nigeria Armed Forces was implored to encourage senior military officers in command positions to closely liase and synergise with traditional rulers in their areas of operation and also endevour to regularly attend the meetings of the security Committees at the LGA level.

“All boarding secondary schools in the State with the exception of those in the Maiduguri and Biu Metropolis will, until further notice, be closed down with immediate effect.

“Any person(s) or group found to be collaborating with Boko Haram, no matter how highly placed or highly connected, will be speedily brought to book in accordance with the laws of the land.

“On the growing menace of drug abuse;

“All stakeholders in the State will be fully mobilized and sensitized to squarely address the problem

“The State Drug Abuse Committee will be reactivated and reconstituted without delay

“All dealers in illicit drugs and substances as well as drug abuse offenders, no matter their position in society, will be speedily brought to book in accordance with the laws of the land.

“Intensive and sustained media campaign against the dangers of illicit peddling and illegal consumption will be mounted

“All premises in the State where the illegal consumption of alcohol, illicit drugs and substances, and other vices detrimental to the moral well-being and security of society take place, especially in the Galadima Area of the Maiduguri Metropolis, will be closed down immediately.

“Relevant agencies of Government, both State and Federal, will be mobilized and empowered to address the menace constituted to the general public by some operators of commercial tricycle, popularly known as Keke NAPEP.

“To sensitize the general public on the importance of obtaining the National Identity Card Number, which is now a pre-requisite for obtaining Voter’s Card and International Passport

“The Borno State Government will facilitate the establishment of a biometric data capturing centre for the issuance of Saudi visas in order to ease the anticipated suffering of intending pilgrims to the Holy Land.”

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